Discusses the uses and benefits of the home computer: energy conservation, electronic mailbox, working at home, homework, and home protection. Also discusses entertainment and recordkeeping uses, financial management, nutrition and exercise programs, and how all this will affect family interaction. (CT)

Consumer education activities for secondary, adult, and special needs students are described in "What Does It Cost to Run a Home?" by John and Joseph Gindele; "Taking the Show on the Road" by Linda Lewis; "Special Home Ec Program" by Marty Nelson; and "Understanding Civil Law" by Michael Weis. (SK)

Ohio's family life education program helps homemakers in economically depressed areas improve their homemaking and parenting skills, make the best use of their resources, and make their homes healthier, happier places. (LRA)